{"product_id":"kenny-loggins-back-to-avalon-vinyl-lp-oc-40535","title":"Kenny Loggins – Back to Avalon (Vinyl LP, OC 40535)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKenny Loggins – \u003cem\u003eBack to Avalon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e OC 40535  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAL 40535 1B GI A5 TML-M  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenny Loggins is one of the most commercially successful and versatile singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s. He first rose to fame as half of the soft-rock duo Loggins and Messina before launching a hugely successful solo career that made him a fixture on the pop charts and a dominant force in film soundtracks. His string of movie theme hits — including \u003cem\u003eFootloose\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDanger Zone\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eI'm Alright\u003c\/em\u003e — made him the go-to artist for blockbuster soundtracks throughout the decade. Behind the arena-ready anthems, however, Loggins has always been a thoughtful, melodically gifted songwriter with a warm, expressive voice and a genuine gift for emotional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1988 on Columbia Records, \u003cem\u003eBack to Avalon\u003c\/em\u003e marked a deliberate artistic pivot for Loggins — a move away from the high-energy soundtrack work that had defined his mid-'80s peak and toward a more personal, introspective sound. The album is lush and polished in the manner of late-'80s adult contemporary production, but it carries a genuine emotional weight, exploring themes of love, spirituality, and self-discovery. Produced with the glossy sheen of the era, it showcases Loggins' voice at its most assured and his songwriting at its most reflective. The album reached the Top 40 on the Billboard 200 and yielded several adult contemporary hits, demonstrating that Loggins could connect with audiences beyond the soundtrack arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNobody's Fool\u003c\/em\u003e — featured on the \u003cem\u003eCaddyshack II\u003c\/em\u003e soundtrack — is a polished, hook-driven pop rock track that exemplifies Loggins' commercial instincts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures the heartfelt \u003cem\u003eMeet Me Half Way\u003c\/em\u003e, a sweeping adult contemporary ballad that became one of the album's standout moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShowcases Loggins' ability to blend pop craft with genuine emotional sincerity — a balance few artists of the era managed as consistently\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLush, layered production typical of the late-'80s Columbia sound, with strong melodic hooks throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA solid addition to any '80s pop or adult contemporary vinyl collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl shows \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age, but played \u003cstrong\u003eflawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback — typical for a record of this vintage. Overall, a very solid player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is in \u003cstrong\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with \u003cstrong\u003eworn edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown in the photos. The cover art and text remain legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInner Sleeve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal inner sleeve is included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please note it has \u003cstrong\u003epen writing on it\u003c\/strong\u003e — see photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrading Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (plays well; minor surface marks, light pops\/crackles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e G (worn edges; cover art intact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original inner sleeve (pen writing present — see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll items are shipped securely in protective mailers. 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